This grant is for the enhancement and development of railroad vehicle dynamic simulation capabilities. The initiative aims to significantly advance the tools and methodologies used to accurately model and analyze the complex dynamic behavior of rail vehicles under various operating conditions. Improved simulation capabilities are crucial for conducting comprehensive research, optimizing vehicle designs for performance and durability, ensuring operational safety, and fostering innovation within the railroad industry. This funding will support projects focused on creating more accurate, robust, and efficient simulation environments. The goal is to enable better understanding of vehicle-track interaction, thereby contributing to the development of safer, more reliable, and high-performance rail transport systems and addressing emerging challenges in rail engineering.
Opportunity ID: 55526
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-10-018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2010 Railroad Research & Development – Enhancement and Development of Railroad Vehicle Dynamic Stimulatin Capabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $579,469 |
| Award Ceiling: | $579,469 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the University of Illinois – Chicago is elibigle to apply for this funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Enhancement and Development of Railroad Vehicle Dynamic Stimulatin Capabilities |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2010 Railroad Research & Development – Enhancement and Development of Railroad Vehicle Dynamic Stimulatin Capabilities |
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